HEF4538B
Dual precision monostable multivibrator
Rev. 06 — 2 November 2009
Product data sheet
1. General description
The HEF4538B is a dual retriggerable-resettable monostable multivibrator. Each
multivibrator has an active LOW trigger/retrigger input (nA), an active HIGH
trigger/retrigger input (nB), an overriding active LOW direct reset input (nCD), an output
(nQ) and its complement (nQ), and two pins (nREXT/CEXT, and nCEXT, always
connected to ground) for connecting the external timing components C
EXT
and R
EXT
.
Typical pulse width variation over the specified temperature range is
±0.2
%.
The multivibrator may be triggered by either the positive or the negative edges of the input
pulse and will produce an accurate output pulse with a pulse width range of 10
µs
to
infinity. The duration and accuracy of the output pulse are determined by the external
timing components C
EXT
and R
EXT
. The output pulse width (t
W
) is equal to R
EXT
×
C
EXT
.
The linear design techniques in LOCMOS (Local Oxide CMOS) guarantee precise control
of the output pulse width. A LOW level at nCD terminates the output pulse immediately.
The trigger inputs’ Schmitt trigger action makes the circuit highly tolerant of slower rise
and fall times.
It operates over a recommended V
DD
power supply range of 3 V to 15 V referenced to V
SS
(usually ground). Unused inputs must be connected to V
DD
, V
SS
, or another input. It is
also suitable for use over the industrial (−40
°C
to +85
°C)
and automotive (−40
°C
to
+125
°C)
temperature ranges.
2. Features
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Tolerant of slow trigger rise and fall times
Fully static operation
5 V, 10 V, and 15 V parametric ratings
Standardized symmetrical output characteristics
Operates across the automotive temperature range
−40 °C
to +125
°C
Complies with JEDEC standard JESD 13-B
3. Applications
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Automotive and industrial